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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,883.57, 14,808.91 and 6,955.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,883.57, 14,808.91 and 6,955.73 is: 10,422.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,883.57 : 14,808.91 = 6,955.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,883.57/14,808.91 = 6,955.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,883.57x = 14,808.91 × 6,955.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,883.57x = 103,006,779.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,006,779.55/9,883.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,422.02

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